Excess hair may be due to elevated androgen levels or an underlying endocrine disorder, which should be treated with appropriate medication. There are other causes. Hair can be removed for cosmetic reasons by shaving with a shaver or razor (which may cause problems such as skin irritation or infected hair follicles), using depilatories (chemical hair removers in the form of a cream or paste, which may cause skin irritation), waxing and tweezing (which can be painful and irritating to the skin), or electrolysis and laser surgery.
Hair is typically eliminated from the body for aesthetic purposes, but it can also be shaved around a surgical incision before an operation. Temporary hair removal techniques consist of shaving, waxing, and using depilatory creams; however, electrolysis is the sole method that offers permanent hair removal.